Public Health (Allied Health) BS

The allied health emphasis area enhances the skills and employment options for graduates of community college allied health programs such as respiratory care, radiology technology, and dental hygiene, preparing students for management positions in a wide variety of health care settings. Students in the allied health emphasis area must complete a special problems course under the supervision of an administrator in a health care facility.

Public Health (Allied Health) BS (120 hours)  

Public Health (Allied Health) BS Semester Guide  

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Admission Requirements:

• See University Admission Policies  
• Students majoring in allied health must have graduated from an accredited two-year allied health program with an associate’s degree and be eligible to sit for a national certification examination in the specific discipline area for the associate degree level allied health professional.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required for admission into the program

Program Academic Policies and Requirements:

• See University Academic Policies and Requirements  
• A cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required to take any DPH course above 300 (except 430 and 436)
• A grade of C or better must be earned in all program curriculum courses in order to complete the degree.
• Though a student may be admitted to the program based on a cumulative GPA earned at a previous institution (i.e., junior college), once admitted the student must obtain and maintain a University of Southern Mississippi cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better to remain in good standing within the program.
• Students whose cumulative University of Southern Mississippi GPA goes below 2.50 will be placed on program probation and will not be allowed to enroll in DPH courses 300-level and above until the cumulative GPA is once again at 2.50 or above.